Total Health inspections
5
43% above Tennessee average
Tennessee average:
3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is a Nursing Home in Tennessee
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Tennessee
Overview of Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
56
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
63.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Occupancy rate
63.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16.2M
Operating loss
-$978.9K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16,213,161.00
Operating loss
$-978,945.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.2M
56-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
55 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 33 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy Rate
80%
Occupied Beds
45 of 56
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Tennessee average: 80%
License Status
LicensedFacility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
October 25, 2011
License Expiration
January 11, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
00000392
CMS Certification Number:
445507
County:
Sevier
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is legally operated by Highland Park Medical Investors, LLC, and administrated by Jamie Hercules.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Alex Butaud, Executive Director
Residents information
Stay stats
Average length of stay
528 days
Total residents
71
Total admissions (2024)
33
Total discharges (2024)
37
Discharges
- To hospital 2
- To Private Residence or Home 2
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 76.1%
- Male Residents 23.9%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- 65-69 2.8%
- 70-74 1.4%
- 75-79 8.5%
- 80-84 22.5%
- 85-89 32.4%
- 90 or more 32.4%
ETHNICITY
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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Antioch (Hickory Woods Estates)
124
No
A+
33
LANDY, BENJAMIN
80.4%
$16,083,262.00
$6,502,341.00
40.4%
111.90
4/5
4.0219
3/5
3/5
5/5
Nashville Center for Rehabilitation Center and Healing
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville (Edgehill)
119
No
-
79
NASHVILLE VENTURES TN LLC
95.6%
$21,309,508.00
$6,502,962.00
30.5%
129.80
2/5
3.1923
2/5
2/5
4/5
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville (Townhomes of Shadow Glen)
180
No
-
69
BETHANY VENTURES TN LLC
93.7%
$18,109,976.00
$10,476,270.00
57.8%
160.40
2/5
2.8210
2/5
1/5
5/5
AHC Cumberland
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville (Bordeaux)
-
No
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
-
72
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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5.1 miles from city center
4200 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
212
Total Staff
208
Employees
4
Contractors
58,710
Total Hours (Quarter)
75
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 10.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 9.1 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 9.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
137 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
43 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
10 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
125 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 0 | 83 | 23,063 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 12,294 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,035 | 91 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,485 | 82 | 90% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,243 | 80 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,234 | 74 | 81% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,104 | 81 | 89% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,918 | 78 | 86% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,771 | 80 | 88% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,204 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 972 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 900 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 569 | 63 | 69% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 250 | 26 | 29% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 80 | 6 | 7% | 11.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 3% | 15 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
16
Near Tennessee average
Tennessee average:
15.4
3.2 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
13 citations
Complaint investigations
12 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Tennessee average
Tennessee average:
1.1
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Tennessee average
Tennessee average:
0.6
Moderate Health citations
16
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
111
Total Residents
Medicare
62
(55.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
35
(31.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
14
(12.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
13.0
24% worse than Tennessee average
Tennessee average:
10.5
Functional decline score
28.1
44% worse than Tennessee average
Tennessee average:
19.5
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.0%
6% below Tennessee average.
Walking Ability Worsened
33.0%
52% above Tennessee average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
36.3%
75% above Tennessee average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
6.5%
79% above Tennessee average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.9%
65% below Tennessee average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.9%
8% below Tennessee average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
10.4%
5% below Tennessee average.
Antipsychotic Use
4.7%
72% below Tennessee average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.7%
9% above Tennessee average.
Influenza Vaccine
81.2%
14% below Tennessee average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
8.7%
37% above Tennessee average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.2%
18% better than Tennessee average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.3%
81% better than Tennessee average
Influenza Vaccine
76.1%
5% worse than Tennessee average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Hickory Woods based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
63.8%
↑ 1.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$978,945
↓ ~$128K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,679,122
↑ ~$747K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.1%
↓ 0.8pp vs 2022
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